Sacramento, Calif. – After more than 200,000 votes, the California-made X-59 built by Lockheed Martin in Palmdale has been crowned the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in California.” The annual statewide contest, hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology...
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We’re changing the narrative of the manufacturing industry one story at a time. CMTA’s award-winning storytelling team showcases California’s 30,000 manufacturers by uplifting the voices of our makers. Find industry news and the stories from those “Making California” below.
CMTA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Insights from Torani Leader
Insights with Manufacturing Leaders: Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the meaningful impact, creativity, and guidance of Hispanic and Latino professionals across industries. In California’s diverse and evolving...
CMTA Announces 100% Success Against Breaker Bills in 2025 Legislative Session
Sacramento, Calif. (September 16, 2025) – Today, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association(CMTA) announced that it secured a 100% success rate on stopping all priority “Breaker” bills during the 2025 legislative session. CMTA also successfully advanced...
CMTA Opposes Secretive Cap-and-Trade Process
Sacramento, Calif. (September 8, 2025) – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced today that the state’s manufacturing sector is in strong opposition to any attempt to advance a cap-and-trade deal in the final days of the legislative...
Manufacturing in the News: August 2025
Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news from August 2025. The articles below don’t reflect the views of the manufacturing industry or CMTA. They are a collection of the latest industry news from this past month. Latest Industry News Jet...
CMTA Names Nina Fisher as New Vice President of Communications
Sacramento, Calif. (September 2, 2025) – Today, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Nina Krishel Fisher as the organization’s new Vice President of Communications, aiming to strengthen the voice of California manufacturers at a...
Renowned Flavor Brand Torani Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has welcomed new member Torani to the organization. Founded in 1925, the globally recognized flavor company is known for its wide range of syrups and sauces. Torani has a rich...
Manufacturing in the News: July 2025
Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news from July 2025. The articles below don’t reflect the views of the manufacturing industry or CMTA. They are a collection of the latest industry news from this past month. Latest Industry News Union...
Manufacturing Minute: California Forever Proposes Massive Manufacturing Hub in Solano County
From award-winning sustainability efforts to creative visions for reindustrialization, this week’s Manufacturing Minute powered by Tri Tool Technologies, showcases how California continues to lead in innovation and industry growth. In this episode, Marathon Petroleum...
CMTA Announces 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest
CMTA presents the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in California award to Northrop Grumman, for the world’s fastest microchip, on October 18, 2024 Sacramento, Calif. – California is home to the world’s fastest microchip, zero-emission supercars, and now, the search is on to...
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Manufacturing Minute: Manufacturing Giant Bosch Awarded $225M to Expand Northern California Facility
In this week’s Manufacturing Minute, we highlight exciting economic developments and California’s leadership in growing the manufacturing industry.
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Bosch’s $225M California Facility Expansion
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Bosch is investing $1.9 billion to expand its Roseville, California, facility, supported by up to $225 million in federal CHIPS and Science Act funding and a matching CalCompetes Tax Credit. This expansion will focus on producing silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, essential for improving the efficiency and performance of electric vehicles (EVs). The project is expected to create up to 1,700 jobs, including roles in construction, manufacturing, and engineering, significantly boosting local employment and U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. This initiative positions California at the forefront of clean energy innovation and advanced manufacturing growth.
California’s Leading the Way in Manufacturing
California’s strength in manufacturing was recently recognized as San Jose, also known as the Capital of Silicon Valley, was named the top manufacturing hub in the United States in a study by ABM Equipment. The study looked at factors like jobs, wages, and local economic impact. With over 50,000 people working in manufacturing—about 12% of all jobs in the city (according to the City of San Jose)—San Jose has proven to be a leader in innovation and industrial growth. This recognition shows the importance of investing in workers and infrastructure to support future success. Los Angeles, California, also ranked among the top three hubs, highlighting the value of manufacturing to local economies nationwide.
California’s Leading the Way in Manufacturing
CMTA’s 2024 Back to Session Open House
As the 2025-2026 legislative session kicks off, CMTA is hosting its annual Back to Session Open House on Tuesday, January 21. This event is a chance for CMTA members, regional partners, and lawmakers to connect and talk about key issues in California’s manufacturing industry. With light refreshments, small bites, and a welcoming atmosphere, the event will bring a fun evening of networking, sharing ideas, and building relationships.
To attend, please RSVP to Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net or visit our event page for more details.
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